The Architectural & Manufacturing Sciences department offers the opportunity for graduate
and undergraduate students to earn certificates in specialty areas as they are working
toward their degree. Below are the different certificates we currently offer.

Automation Certificate

Reference Number: 1726

Number of Hours for Certificate: 12

This certificate program provides an understanding of the skills of direction, definition,
design. development/application, deployment, documentation and support of systems,
software and equipment used in control systems, manufacturing information systems,
systems integration and operational consulting as they apply to automation professionals.
This 12-hour program consists of three required courses - AMS 328, 343, and 370 -
and one elective course chosen from AMS 301, 342, 352, 356, 394, or 396. (Each course,
except AMS 328 and AMS 301, is also offered on line as a sequence of three 1-hour
modules.)

Food Processing and Technology Certificate

Reference Number: 1718

Minimum Hours for Certificate: 12

About the Certificate

The certificate in Food Processing and Technology is designed for students who wish
to pursue a career in the food industry or for professionals working in the food processing
industry who have a high school diploma or a bachelor's degree in another field.
The certificate will equip its graduates with the necessary knowledge and skills in
food processing, food safety, and food regulations to succeed and broaden their careers
opportunities in the food industry.

Lean Six Sigma Graduate Certificate

Reference Number: 0452

Number of Hours for Certificate: 12

Offered by Western Kentucky University Department of Architectural and Manufacturing
Sciences in cooperation with the Engineering Technology Management program

The certificate provides the knowledge and practical skills needed for successful
completion of the American Society of Quality Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification
exams and the Society of Manufacturing Engineer's Lean Certification-Bronze level
exam.

Covers concepts, principles, and skills related to six sigma, lean, theory of constraints,
and total quality management. It is applicable for students and employees seeking
professional Black/Green Belt or Lean certification.

To begin, submit an application for graduate admission along with official transcripts
indicating that you have a baccalaureate degree to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Once accepted, submit the certificate program study form. Courses taken in the certificate
count towards the Master of Science in Engineering Technology Management.

Manufacturing and Logistics Certificate

Reference Number: 1727

Number of Hours for Certificate: 12

This certificate program provides an understanding of the relationships between the
process and product requirements of a manufacturing activity in order to analyze design
and develop the concepts needed to assemble integrated systems. The focus is on distribution,
warehousing and material handling. This 12-hour program consists of three required
courses - AMS 356 394, and 396 - and one elective course chosen from AMS 163/205,
301, 310, 342, 352, 371, 390, or 430. (Each course, except AMS 163 and AMS 301, is
also offered on line as a sequence of three 1-hour modules.)

Manufacturing Processing and Technology Certificate

Reference Number: 1728

Number of Hours for Certificate: 12

This certificate program prepares individuals to apply manufacturing processing and
technology skills in support of industrial operations. It focuses on the requirements
and selection criteria for the integration of technology into simple and complex industrial
activities. The 12-hour program consists of three required courses - AMS 342, 371,
and 396 - and one elective course chosen from AMS 217, 227, 271, 301, 343, 352, 356,
370, or AGMC 371 & 372. (Each course, except AMS 271, AMS 301 and AGMC 371 & 372
is also offered on line as a sequence of three 1-hour modules.)